Contact with sword or dagger, undetermined intent, sequela

This code signifies a long-term health condition or complication arising from a past injury involving a sword or dagger, where the original intent of the contact (e.g., accidental, self-harm, assault) could not be determined. It indicates that the patient is now presenting with residual effects directly attributable to that historical incident.

Use this code when documenting a current sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar contracture, nerve damage, functional impairment) that is a direct result of a previous injury from a sword or dagger. The original injury event must have occurred in the past, and the intent of the contact remains unknown. This code is appropriate for follow-up encounters addressing these persistent issues.

• Always assign this sequela code as a secondary diagnosis, following the code for the specific sequela (e.g., chronic pain, scar).
• Ensure documentation clearly links the current condition to the historical sword/dagger injury with undetermined intent.
• Do not use this code for initial injury encounters; it is exclusively for residual effects.